Dolly Parton’s Most Iconic Lines as Truvy in Steel Magnolias – 10 Quotes You’ll Never Forget

We love all of the characters of “Steel Magnolias” like they’re family — but especially Truvy Jones. I mean, we love Ouiser like she’s our cranky aunt. Clairee’s quick humor makes her feel like our smart cousin. Annelle is the mysterious relative who shows up to the reunion once every five years. And M’Lynn and Shelby are the best — the mother and daughter we aspire to be.

(Think you’re Truvy? Find out in our “Which Steel Magnolias character are you?” quiz.)

And even though Ouiser may have one of the best lines of the movie (“I’m not crazy, M’Lynn, I’ve just been in a very bad mood for 40 years!”), pretty much everything that Truvy Jones (aka our queen, Dolly Parton) says is just pure gold.

We listed some of our favorite Truvy quotes here.

“I have a strict policy that nobody cries alone
in my presence.”

“The nicest thing I can say about her is all her tattoos are spelled
correctly.”

“Laughter through tears
is my favorite emotion.”

“I don’t trust anybody that does their own hair. I
don’t think it’s normal.”

“Oh get with it, Clairee. This is the ’80s. If you can achieve puberty, you
can achieve a past.”

“I’m just screamin’ at my husband. I can do that
any time!”

“Well, these thighs haven’t gone out of the house without Lycra on
them since I was 14.”

“I can usually spot a
bottle job at 20 paces.”

“Honey, time marches on and eventually you realize it’s marchin’
across your face.”

“There’s so much static electricity in this room, I pick up everything but
boys and money.”

“When it comes to pain and suffering, she’s right
up there with
Elizabeth Taylor.”

“It takes some effort to
look like this.”

“Sammy’s so confused he don’t know whether to scratch his watch or wind
his butt.”

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